Tara

Review of Rusty Pelican

I went to the Rusty Pelican for dinner last evenin...

I went to the Rusty Pelican for dinner last evening. I arrive at the restaurant, I was a party of 1. I went to the hostess stand and proceeded to put my name in for a table outside as I came to experience the view and full ambiance.The hostesses gave me a hard time about being a party of 1. They both gave me significant attitude and many dirty looks.

Then they proceed to seat 4 small parties outside that came in several minutes after me (without a reservation).

When I enquired why this happened, the hostesses tell me I should be ordering from happy hour as that seems more appropriate for me and then made a comment about possibly not having enough money to enjoy a meal here. Incredibly disrespectful.

The hostesses continue to make me wait several more minutes and then sat me at the least desirable table outside with not much of a view and in a corner by the waiters standing area/dirty dish area and stairs.

My waiter was great and I enjoyed his service. The food was mediocre, not worth this experience.

The same hostess also tried to seat a young couple where I was sitting - they were in more casual attire. They declined the table and the hostess was very rude with them as well. I would say the staff is very judgmental and prejudice at this restaurant.

I am VERY disappointed in this experience and must say it was a first for me and definitely my last time visiting this restaurant.